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This is the second time that my ICV is causing me a few problems, it threw me a code that said that my ICV is sticking, so I simply took it out, and cleaned it very thoroughly, I even went off of YouTube and followed every instruction. Every 200 miles it seems like, Whenever I go off of Cruise, my traction light, EML, and my check engine light, all pop on at the same time. Then I have to pull over turn the car off and started back up and have no problem.

I cleaned mine years ago with parts cleaner...later learned that's probably too aggressive. But I haven't had any issues for maybe 3 years. It's beginning to show signs of early stages of sticking, so I'll have it on my list to do again.

I had heard later that it should be lubricated too, though most here don't seem to do that. I have heard, though, that wd40 sort of sucks for most applications, and I tend to believe it. If you're going to lube it, find something just for that, not something all purpose like wd40 (which probably wouldn't last that long).

But, that said, I haven't heard of a 'icv dirty' code before. Check your connections on that one round connector that gives some here issues. Clean up contacts on things with electric cleaner...and read up on speed sensors...which more often seem to cause the sort of symptoms you describe.

I finished cleaning and lubricating the icv earlier tonight and took it on a spin before it sits tonight. So far so good, ordered a new camshaft position sensor [OEM] because I'm growing a bak 1 code and then I should be good thanks guys. I have had the icv issue happen random times on the road and its scary. Thankfully I have a peake tool to clear the codes easily though, but I hope it never sticks again.. Ugh.

Okay, it did it again in the middle of the highway. So I had to turn off my car, then turn it back on. And now I am okay for now. I also am running a camshaft position sensor code, do you think that could be a reason this is doing it as well? I ordered a new sensor last night, so hopefully it will be in quickly. If my ICV is really stuck, I don't think that my car would run perfectly when I turn the car off and on again.

If you have the stock intake, I recommend installing it first to see if that fixes it. I have had the exact same symptoms you describe, and after a lot of research through these threads, it sounds like many different issues can cause these symptoms. Some people claimed success with their stock intake. Unfortunately, I no longer have my stock intake, but I'm beginning to suspect that the K&N setup I have is at least part of the problem.
I checked for vacuum leaks, inspected and cleaned the ICV, (the code I had) and it didn't help. The reputable indie out here hooked it up to his diagnostics computer and said it was most likely a faulty steering angle sensor (apparently what their computer said). Sounded like an odd solution to me, but that shop has a stellar reputation, so I went ahead and shelled out for the repair. Two weeks later, my car started acting up again. It still happens every couple weeks or so. I don't think it's anything that'll be detrimental to the car in the long run, so I'm not worried about it for now.

Which aftermarket intake does your car have? Is it a dry or oiled filter system?

If you have the stock intake, I recommend installing it first to see if that fixes it. I have had the exact same symptoms you describe, and after a lot of research through these threads, it sounds like many different issues can cause these symptoms. Some people claimed success with their stock intake. Unfortunately, I no longer have my stock intake, but I'm beginning to suspect that the K&N setup I have is at least part of the problem.
I checked for vacuum leaks, inspected and cleaned the ICV, (the code I had) and it didn't help. The reputable indie out here hooked it up to his diagnostics computer and said it was most likely a faulty steering angle sensor (apparently what their computer said). Sounded like an odd solution to me, but that shop has a stellar reputation, so I went ahead and shelled out for the repair. Two weeks later, my car started acting up again. It still happens every couple weeks or so. I don't think it's anything that'll be detrimental to the car in the long run, so I'm not worried about it for now.

Which aftermarket intake does your car have? Is it a dry or oiled filter system?

Um...PB Blaster is a penetrating, rust dissolving solvent, and I don't think it's intended as a lubricant...though I do think the same company makes a lubricant...be careful what you get. I'd go to an auto parts shop and tell them what you want to lubricate. That said, I just cleaned mine really well...using 1.5 cans of cleaner, and it's been fine now for maybe 3 years. Sounds like it's beginning to want another cleaning, so I'll get to that one of these warmer days...and then use lubricant too.

I have had this problem for a while and it quite annoying did all the regular steps and it is now intermittent. My system is supercharged though so it is more complicated, I believe it has an oil based k and n filter. Should I try a dry based one on the list of possible problems? Am also looking into getting a smoke test for any vacuum leaks I am not able to spot.

I have had this problem for a while and it quite annoying did all the regular steps and it is now intermittent. My system is supercharged though so it is more complicated, I believe it has an oil based k and n filter. Should I try a dry based one on the list of possible problems? Am also looking into getting a smoke test for any vacuum leaks I am not able to spot.

The oiled filters, when overoiled, foul the maf. If you can use a dry filter, you'll eliminate that as a possible issue...just spray your maf clean with maf cleaner after shifting to paper.

Lower intake boot is most common air leak...but there are many vac lines too. See under cabin air filter housing behind mani for some of the hidden ones too.

You can 'smoke' test diy by spraying carb cleaner around...you'll hear the engine rev a bit when you find a leak sight...it'll suck the cleaner into the intake...might help you isolate possible location before tearing stuff apart.